City

Samoa, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  California

👥477Population
💰$69,250Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$421,900Median Home Value▲ 51% above avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.1%Hispanic: 17.6%Other: 5.7%Race
White76.1%
Hispanic17.6%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
25%
25–44
16%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (2.9%)
HS Graduate69 (24.7%)
Some College34 (12.2%)
Associates63 (22.6%)
Bachelors53 (19%)
Graduate Degree52 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 22.6%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College12.2%
Associates22.6%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 36%Renter: 64%Tenure
Owner36.0%
Renter64.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,250 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$421,900 ▲ 51% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,241/mo
Total Housing Units239
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
66%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Samoa, CA

Samoa is a city in California, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 477 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Samoa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,250 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Samoa is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $421,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,241 per month. At 36.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Samoa is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.1%).

Samoa, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Samoa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95564 477 $69,250 $421,900 $1,241 10.1% 37.6% 36.0%